Japan’s instant ramen king, Sokusekisai Oyama, has eaten instant noodles daily for over 30 years and made a career out of cup ramen.
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Kevin Murasaki
Kevin Murasaki grew up moving back and forth between Chicago and Yokohama, Japan. Known as a "hafu", Kevin is half Japanese, and half American. Now a videographer and drone operator based in Fukuoka, Japan, Kevin enjoys playing basketball, driving on mountain or "touge" roads, and fishing in his free time. Kevin is a recent graduate of the University of British Columbia.
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